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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

You Come From Georgia Where The Peaches Grow...

"they drink lemonade and speak real slow..."
If you decide to stop following my blog because I open with lyrics from old LFO songs, I'll understand. If you're one of those people who LOVED Summer Girls and listened to it on repeat in the summer of 1999, then you can stay.

That was just a really long and awkward way to get onto the subject of peaches. I know Georgia is associated big time with peaches, but in the 4 months that I've lived here I haven't had one--until this weekend. See the above picture? That would be 5 pounds of peaches (well, 4 and a half maybe....I had to try a couple before the camera even came out). I have been eating these guys non stop and I couldn't be happier. Local produce just can't be beat, and in this 90+ degree heat they're so refreshing.

I'm mostly eating them on their own because they're so sweet, but it turns out that there is an even better way to enjoy them--with plain Greek yogurt. Holy deliciousness, this is such an awesome combo!

Today I wanted some redemption for my somewhat disappointing 5k race yesterday, so I hopped on the treadmill at midday for a run. I've really been trying to run outside more, but it was 95 degrees and the sun was out. NOT A CHANCE I was heading outside to run. So the old 'mill it was. I ran 6 miles in 55:10 (9:11 pace). There's a little chance I may be getting just a little faster, woo-hoo!

I'm at a bit of a standstill with running right now---I am planning on my first marathon in November, but I wont start training yet for that. So what's a girl to do? I may just try to focus on speed for a month or so until I have a new goal to work towards!

What is your favorite fruit to eat in the summer?

It may be peaches, so delicious! Although fresh strawberries really come in closely behind, I get so excited when they appear in the store each year.

Do you always have a fitness goal you're working towards (a race, weight loss, etc.), or do you sometime just exercise because you like it?

I usually have something I'm working towards, an upcoming race to train for. I think I will sign up for a 5k in a couple months since I think it will help keep me motivated.

38 comments:

oh my gosh, Summer Girls! haha...good times. as for peaches, they are one of my favorite fruits, so delicious! but my top fruit picks are kiwis and raspberries. :)

great job on your tready redemption run, there's some speed in them legs and you'll only find more! :) having goal, or a race to shoot for, is always great motivation. i haven't raced in years but every so often i'll get a bee up my bum and see if i can't improve my speed with some workouts. regardless i love to run and will always do it to hold onto what sanity i still have. :)

now's a great time to work on your speed, do some tempo runs like you did on the tread, and then also do some intervals. 800's or milers for one workout and then even do sets of 200's for another workout. you'll see improvement and then be blazing past that hubby on the next 5k....hehe.

The peaches look delicious and espcially with the greek yogurt. What a great idea.

Enjoy some off time before you start marathon training because it is pretty time consuming. I think working on shorter distances and speed is a great idea. Especially as hot as it gets where you are in the summer.

ah what a great song!! never gets old!!! ^ can't believe he passed away! oh no :( and in regards to your 5k yesterday! dont let it get you down! there will always be tomorrow :) and personally i like to run for fun, but it always helps to to sign up for a race every now and then to keep me extra motivated!

I am training for a marathon in November too and the training team starts this weekend...but the mileage is lower than what I currently do. I'm going to go to some of the speed workouts and hill repeats, that'll be my new thing.

Also, I love how you have questions at the ends of your posts. I exercise mainly because it helps me sleep. That's the long and short of it. The other stuff is just bonus. Right now I have race and weight loss goals because sometimes I don't just fall off the wagon, I jump off with reckless abandon and run the opposite direction of the wagon.

Fruit truly is natures candy. My husband lived in Georgia for two years and definitely has a thing for peaches. I myself love raspberries (and watermelon and cherries and strawberries, gah, the list goes on and on).

I'm in the same boat as you "planning" to do my first half marathon this winter, so right now I'm just kind of messing around with workouts and trying to building up to running 20 miles a week fairly easily and consistently. Too bad we don't live near each other, we could be first time marathoner training buddies!

I'm really loving red seedless grapes for some reason lately. Always a fan of mangoes. The other day I bought peaches for the first time in forever and was disappointed. They were small, and not very sweet. Oh well. Vermont certainly isn't known for their peaches hahahah

I just finished a race, so I have no current fitness goals in sight. I have to agree with you though about summer fruit. Peaches are my #1 fav, but I'm really picky about them. I got so excited when I got my grocery store flyer this week and saw they would be on sale. Yay!

Oh how I miss a perfect georgia peach! Or Carolina fresh picked strawberries! And i'm playing blog catch up and although I see you are giving yourself a hard time...Congrats on placing in the 5k. If you aren't going to be proud of yourself then I can at least be stoked for you! :)

Those peaches look so good! I love peaches and nectarines, but I'll take anything, I'm a fruit monster :)

I just love to run so if I'm not training for anything I'll make my own goals. Either to keep a certain mileage each week or to do speed work. I don't like paying for too many races, so I have to set my own goals to push myself